Dr Zoe Cross, Experienced Clinical Psychologist Supporting Adults and Children

There has been much in the news recently, as there so often is, about waiting lists for assessments for ADHD, autism and other neurodivergent conditions affecting children in the UK. Choosing a private provider is about more than simply finding someone who can offer an earlier appointment. The experience, approach and ongoing support offered by a practice can make a significant difference to your child and your family. So, what should you look for when making this important d

Booking an ADHD assessment can feel like a significant step. Whether you are seeking answers for yourself or your child, it's completely normal to wonder what will happen, what questions will be asked and whether you need to prepare in a particular way. Many people imagine an assessment as a formal test that they might somehow pass or fail. In reality, it is nothing like that. An ADHD assessment is a structured conversation designed to understand how your brain works, how

Booking an ADHD or autism assessment is often the first step towards understanding yourself or your child more fully. It is completely natural to feel uncertain about what will happen, what information you should bring, or whether you might forget something important. Many people worry that they need to prepare perfectly before attending an assessment. The good news is that you don't. An assessment is not an exam, and there are no right or wrong answers. The aim is simply

ADHD and autism are both neurodevelopmental conditions that can affect how children think, learn, communicate and interact with the world around them. Although they share some overlapping characteristics, they are distinct conditions with different patterns of behaviour, attention, social communication and sensory processing. Understanding the signs and symptoms of ADHD and autism can help parents seek the right support and assessment when concerns arise.